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Boards are critical to the success of an organization.  They hold the responsibility of ensuring the sustainability and shaping the future of the company beyond the tenure of any one employee.  On this episode of The Forward Thinking Podcast, FCCS VP of Marketing and Communications Stephanie Barton welcomes FCCS VP of Governance and Board Development Leslie Hilton for a discussion about the key role of the board in successful business and how the board champion can help lead this charge.  She details the role of a board champion, the effectiveness of their efforts, and who is the ideal candidate to become a board champion that can help enhance board trust and ensure future success.    Episode Insights Include:   The roles of the board in conjunction with the management team  The board's role is to represent the stakeholders in ensuring the long-term sustainability of the business.   The board is responsible for the future of the business beyond the currently engaged management team.  The board should be engaging with management regularly and in constructive ways.  The board brings relevant insight from personal experience to help management and the board make better decisions.  The board provides guidance to management about the long-term direction of the organization.    The importance of the board champion  A board champion is a way to embody a concept for boards who are interested in and take responsibility for their own effectiveness. A board champion believes that the board plays a key role in the success and sustainability of the business beyond compliance.  The board champion could be a director, CEO or other leader who understands why the board needs to take accountability for their performance and effectiveness.  A board champion doesn't fall into the trap of complacency when things are going well.  Identifying a board champion doesn't need to be an assignment or designation, it is a reflection of someone's commitment to the success of the board.    The role of a board champion A board champion is committed to the continual growth and development of the board's effectiveness. Board effectiveness is a journey, not a destination. Board champions understand that investment in the board is as important as investment in a management team. Any director can champion the board's growth and ensure the board has the conditions necessary to do their work as effectively as possible.  The board champion embraces a growth mindset to encourage continual growth.    Becoming a board champion Board champions can be self-appointed with the desire to enhance board effectiveness.  Board champions are intentional about forward-thinking steps and objectives.  Board champions work to gain consensus and build awareness around why the board matters.    Improving board culture with a board champion A culture of trust can be improved with the help of a board champion.  The board champion encourages conversations that enhance teamwork and trust.  Every board member needs to be engaged to take a board to the next level of excellence.  This podcast is powered by FCCS.   Resources   Connect with Leslie Hilton –  Leslie Hilton   Get in touch   info@fccsconsulting.com   “The board's role is to represent the stakeholders in ensuring the long-term sustainability of the business.” — Leslie Hilton   “A board champion is a way to embody a concept for boards who are interested in and take responsibility for their own effectiveness.” — Leslie Hilton   “Board effectiveness is a journey, not a destination.” — Leslie Hilton   “Board champions understand that investment in the board is as important as investment in a management team.” — Leslie Hilton  

Arreon A. Harley-Emerson graduated from Goucher College in Baltimore, Maryland, with bachelor's degrees in Music Theory & Composition and Vocal Performance (opera). He received master's of music degrees in Choral Conducting and Vocal Performance from the University of Delaware School of Music and is a doctoral candidate and University Fellow at the Boyer School of Music and Dance at Temple University in Philadelphia. He has had the opportunity to conduct in venues such as St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, The Kimmel Center for the Arts in Philadelphia, and the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore.  Mr. Harley-Emerson has held a number of teaching and artistic director positions. He served as Director of Music and Operations of the Choir School of Delaware from June 2013 through December 2022. In this position, he was responsible for the musical components of the renowned Choir School program as well as serving as Executive Director, managing the day-to-day operations of the organization.  An avid researcher and presenter, Mr. Harley-Emerson has contributed a chapter to The Oxford Handbook for Choral Pedagogy entitled “The Gang Mentality of Choirs: How Choirs Have the Capacity to Change Lives.” He also has a TEDx Talk with the same title and contributed to the research literature regarding culturally responsive choral and classroom practice.  Committed to the principles of Access, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Restorative Practice (ADEIBR), Mr. Harley-Emerson has established a thriving consultancy to assist arts and culture nonprofit organizations in remaining relevant in the 21st century. His work includes longitudinal studies, strategic planning, Board Excellence training, resource and asset development, and board diversification. Mr. Harley-Emerson currently serves as the National Chair of the American Choral Directors Association's Diversity Initiatives Committee. An active member of the Wilmington, Delaware community, Mr. Harley-Emerson is on the Delaware Arts Alliance's Board of Directors, where he serves as President of the Board and chairs the Advancement Committee, which is tasked with fundraising, membership development, and DEIB.To get in touch with Arreon, you can visit his website, equitysings.com. You can also find him on Facebook (@EquitySings) or Instagram (@equitysings). Learn more about Arreon's pro choir, Elevation, at elevatevocalarts.org.Choir Fam wants to hear from you! Check out the Minisode Intro Part 2 episode from May 22, 2023, to hear how to share your story with us.Email choirfampodcast@gmail.com to contact our hosts.Podcast music from Podcast.coPhoto in episode artwork by Trace Hudson

These are … ah … interesting times for CROs, especially those who were on the path to IPO before the recent economic downturn. But according to Nasdaq's Karen Snow, the current economic climate presents opportunities to balance out the challenges. As SVP, Head of US Listings & Revenue/Board Member for Nasdaq Private Markets & Nasdaq Center for Board Excellence, Snow knows a thing or two about what it takes to IPO.In this conversation with TalkingSense host (and 6sense CMO) Latané Conant, Snow weighs in on:Why the slowdown might be good news if you want to IPOWhy revenue team alignment is more important than everWhy there's more pressure on CROs to get everything rightHow to motivate your team in challenging timesIf you're looking for solid takeaways on how to bring your company through this period stronger than ever, be sure to give it a listen.[Quote] “Pre-IPO, you want to develop the company's revenue model. You want to have created a management team structure that's going to work long-term. You want to be testing out your go-to-market strategies, aligning your marketing messaging, working on your budgeting, and ensuring your sales teams have the proper systems in place to succeed. Because once you go public, the stakes are a lot higher and your ability to test things out becomes more challenged.”

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Carolyn Dewar. Carolyn is a Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company, McKinsey's Global Practice Leader for CEO & Board Excellence, and co-author of the book CEO Excellence: The Six Mindsets That Distinguish the Best Leaders from the Rest. In the conversation, Carolyn Dewar shared how the authors identified the world's highest-performing CEOs using empirical data and determined the six mindsets that set the best apart. The six mindsets are Corporate Strategy (focus on beating the odds), Organizational Alignment (manage performance and health), Team and Processes (put dynamics ahead of mechanics), Board Engagement (help directors help the business), External Stakeholders (center on the long-term "why?"), and Personal Working Norms (do what only you can do). Carolyn Dewar also went over some of the critical practices of CEO excellence and what organizational leaders need to consider as they plan for the future of work.  Some highlights:-The essential role of CEOs in the organization and how the CEO's role has changed over the years-Carolyn Dewar on why purpose and core values matter -How top-performing CEOs approach their roles differently-Carolyn Dewar on what being bold means for a CEO-Why leaders should prioritize high functioning teams over individual performance -Carolyn Dewar on building trust and strong relationships in senior teams-The role of ongoing growth, development, and coaching for CEOs-How the pandemic has shifted our expectations from CEOs Connect with Carolyn Dewar:McKinsey & Company WebsiteCEO Excellence on AmazonMcKinsey & Company on TwitterCarolyn Dewar on LinkedInConnect with Mahan Tavakoli: Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website

This week we revisit a conversation with Byron Loflin is the Global Head of Nasdaq Board Advisory & Nasdaq Center for Board Excellence. He is the founder of the Center for Board Excellence (CBE) and is the architect of CBE's unique board assessment and advisory platform that was acquired by Nasdaq. Byron is recognized in the governance community for developing unique products that address board dynamics, corporate culture, accountability, and performance. His experience and expertise are in the design and administration of assessments and advising board chairs, boards, committees, directors, and executive management in a full range of corporate governance matters, including strategic alignment, best practices, board refreshment, diversity, structures, and corporate planning.  He and his team have performed several hundred third-party board, committee, peer, and CEO self-assessments for organizations of all structures and sizes. Byron is a graduate of Harvard Business School (OPM) and James Madison University (BA). He is a member of the Society for Corporate Governance, Institute of Directors (UK), and the National Association of Corporate Directors. Some of his recent published works include: “Reboot, Not Refresh,” International Banker Spring 2018; “Board Evaluations: Getting Aligned,” published by Nasdaq 2017, and “Six Reasons Digital D&O Questionnaires Streamline Proxy Disclosure,” published by Nasdaq 2017, and Board Evaluations 101, 2016.

When you think about your career path, does it take you to the boardroom? Getting a board position is a great way to gain visibility, credibility, and experience. However, it can be difficult to understand the landscape and know where you fit. Coco Brown joins Kevin to discuss the ins and outs of boards. There are several types of boards, and it is up to you to understand the culture and the roles and responsibilities of board members. Key Points Coco Brown shares some myths about being on a board of directors.  She discusses the benefits of a board position and how to prepare.  She advises on preparing your network as a means to a board seat. Meet Coco Name: Coco Brown Her Story: Coco Brown is the founder, CEO, and board member of The Athena Alliance, a game-changing executive firm helping to position the top 10% of executive women for advancement and board opportunities while also transforming the boardroom towards a modern composition model. Since founding Athena in the Spring of 2016, she has led the organization to a network of over 1000 C-Level women, VCs, and CEOs from over 150 companies including Accenture, Cisco, Microsoft, Intuit, Autodesk, and Alphabet / Google. She was asked to become an Insights Council member with the prestigious Nasdaq Center for Board Excellence in 2022. Worth Mentioning: Coco's background includes serving on 10 for-profit and nonprofit boards/advisory boards and her executive experience includes founding and building two companies and serving as the President and COO of a leading tech company. In addition to guiding and supporting executive leaders and boards, she is a sought-after speaker and writer and is frequently interviewed by business and industry publications. She has been quoted and featured in Bloomberg, Entrepreneur, Forbes, Fortune, InformationWeek, NACD Directorship, Nasdaq.com, Silicon Valley Business Journal, The Cube, The Street, and WSJ. https://www.athenaalliance.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cocobrown/ This episode is brought to you by... Remarkable Masterclasses. Each masterclass is designed to help you become the remarkable leader and human you were born to be. Details on how to get on board for a specific skill or get discounts each month can be found on our website. Related Episodes Networking for People Who Hate Networking with Devora Zack The Power of Communities with Jono Bacon

When building a board, governance often takes a backseat to areas that may seem more pressing. The further your company progresses, however, the more obvious it'll become that governance strategy is the backbone of performance.As a former lawyer, Chair of Adaptive Financial Consulting, CEO for the Academy of Board Excellence and Programme Lead for the Governance and the Role of the Non-Executive Director Course at the Institute of Directors, Janhavi Dadarkar knows that good governance is a staple in the boardroom.With over two decades of experience advising corporate leaders and entrepreneurs, Janhavi joins Nurole CEO Oliver Cummings to share her insights into how Chairs, CEOs and board members benefit from more structured governance.

What separates successful CEOs from average CEOs is not what many people think. It's not much about their experience, skills, or abilities.  It comes down to their mindsets. For episode 062 of my podcast, ‘The World Class Leaders Show', I invited Carolyn Dewar, Senior Partner in McKinsey & Company's San Francisco office. Carolyn co-leads McKinsey & Company's CEO and Board Excellence practice, partnering with many Fortune 100 CEOs to maximize their effectiveness. She is also the co-author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling book, ‘CEO Excellence: The Six Mindsets that Distinguish the Best Leaders from the Rest'. By listening to this podcast episode, you will learn more about: Being bold for the future Find the people that fit  There's no “I” with great CEOs Make the board part of your success story Ask yourself “Why?” Doing only what you can do Let me know your thoughts or share your comments via LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone, or via email at Andrea@andreapetrone.com. Like my show? Please leaver or write a review on your favorite podcast platform. For more information on my work and access to other valuable resources, please visit the website at https://www.andreapetrone.com/.  Read the article related to this podcast: https://www.andreapetrone.com/the-six-mindsets-of-extraordinary-ceos-with-carolyn-dewar-article/  

Helle Bank Jorgensen is an internationally recognized expert on sustainable business practices, with a 30-year record of turning environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks into innovative and profitable business opportunities. She works with many global Fortune 500 board members and executives, as well as smaller companies and investors.  Helle is the founder and chief executive of Competent Boards, which offers online climate and ESG programs that draw on the experience of over 150 renowned board members, executives, and investors. Hundreds of directors and senior executives have enrolled in these programs to mitigate the risks and seize the opportunities presented by ESG and climate change.  A regular keynote speaker at major events, Helle is also the author of the newly published book Stewards of The Future: A Guide for Competent Boards, an Amazon bestseller. This book shows boards must have the insight and foresight to ask the right questions of management on complex issues such as climate change, ESG, corruption, cybersecurity, human trafficking and supply-chain resilience to realize long-term profits and sustainability.   Helle serves at:  ●       Nasdaq Center for Board Excellence's Sustainability & ESG Insights Council; ●       World Economic Forum (WEF) Expert Network for Corporate Governance, Leadership, and Emerging Multinationals; ●       His Royal Highness Prince of Wales A4S (Accounting for Sustainability) Global Expert Panel; ●       The Non-financial Digitisation Working Group of the Impact Management Project (IMP); ●       The Reuters Panel of Expert Judges for the Responsible Business Awards; ●       Canadian Climate Governance Experts –- a Commonwealth Climate & Law Initiative.  She has served as the Chair of the European Sustainability Reporting Association (ESRA), the Global Compact Network Canada, Datamaran, and as a member of the Sustainability Advisory Panel of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), and the Sustainability Policy Group of the Institute of European Accountants (FEE).  She trained as a business lawyer and state-authorized public accountant (CPA) in Denmark, and holds a master's degree in business administration and auditing. She is a former PwC audit and advisory partner in Denmark and the United States, leading the firm's sustainability and climate practices.  Helle has pioneered corporate reporting of ESG as part of the widening recognition that environmental, social, and governance issues are a crucial contributor to any organization's success—or failure. She created the world's first “green account” based on lifecycle assessment, and the first integrated annual report that combines ESG with financial performance. She has worked on natural capital accounting for the International Finance Corporation and the World Bank.  In 2020 she was awarded the Global Impact Award and named one of “5 people in ESG to look out for,” and she was recently selected as one of LinkedIn's Top Voices in the Green Economy in the US and Canada for 2022. Helle is also the author of many thought-leading articles.   https://twitter.com/HelleBankJorgen https://www.linkedin.com/in/hellebank/ https://competentboards.com/ https://www.leadershipphalanx.com/podcast/episode/779a7d79/024-dont-feed-the-hippos-w-earl-breon

Difficulties can arise when outside directors join founders on company boards. We get expert advice on how to navigate these problems For more on this Gavin spoke to Kieran Moynihan, Managing Partner, Board Excellence

Today's Guest Expert: Coco Brown     Coco Brown has a BA in psychology from UPenn. She is an Insights Council member with the prestigious Nasdaq Center for Board Excellence, and a sought-after speaker and writer who is frequently interviewed by the WSJ, Bloomberg, and the Silicon Valley Business Journal. Coco's background includes serving on […] The post How to Turn Imposter Syndrome Into Success appeared first on Jake A Carlson.

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Carolyn Dewar. Carolyn is a Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company, McKinsey's Global Practice Leader for CEO & Board Excellence, and co-author of the book CEO Excellence: The Six Mindsets That Distinguish the Best Leaders from the Rest. In the conversation, Carolyn Dewar shared how the authors identified the world's highest-performing CEOs using empirical data and determined the six mindsets that set the best apart. The six mindsets are Corporate Strategy (focus on beating the odds), Organizational Alignment (manage performance and health), Team and Processes (put dynamics ahead of mechanics), Board Engagement (help directors help the business), External Stakeholders (center on the long-term "why?"), and Personal Working Norms (do what only you can do). Carolyn Dewar also went over some of the critical practices of CEO excellence and what organizational leaders need to consider as they plan for the future of work. Some highlights:-The essential role of CEOs in the organization and how the CEO's role has changed over the years-Carolyn Dewar on why purpose and core values matter -How top-performing CEOs approach their roles differently-Carolyn Dewar on what being bold means for a CEO-Why leaders should prioritize high functioning teams over individual performance -Carolyn Dewar on building trust and strong relationships in senior teams-The role of ongoing growth, development, and coaching for CEOs-How the pandemic has shifted our expectations from CEOs Connect with Carolyn Dewar:McKinsey & Company WebsiteCEO Excellence on AmazonMcKinsey & Company on TwitterCarolyn Dewar on LinkedInConnect with Mahan Tavakoli:https://mahantavakoli.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahan/ More information and resources available at the Partnering Leadership Podcast website: https://www.partneringleadership.com/

Minter Dialogue with Carolyn Dewar Carolyn Dewar is a senior partner at McKinsey, who founded and co-leads the McKinsey CEO and Board Excellence service line, in which role she advises many Fortune 100 CEOs. She has published more than 30 articles in the Harvard Business Review and McKinsey Quarterly, and is a frequent keynote speaker. Her latest book, "CEO EXCELLENCE, The Six Mindsets That Distinguish the Best Leaders from the Rest," published by Scribner, was cowritten with Scott Keller and Vik Malhotra. In this conversation, we discuss special insights from her interviews with CEOs, having the right mindset for tomorrow's challenges, differences between male and female leaders, authenticity and flexibility. If you've got comments or questions you'd like to see answered, send your email or audio file to nminterdial@gmail.com; or you can find the show notes and comment on minterdial.com. If you liked the podcast, please take a moment to rate/review the show on RateThisPodcast. Otherwise, you can find me @mdial on Twitter.

In this episode of The Chord, John Fitzgerald talks to Kieran Moynihan, Managing Partner of Board Excellence. Kieran helps boards of directors and individual directors excel in the areas of effectiveness and performance. He is an internationally-recognised thought leader in the area of board dynamics, effectiveness, performance and corporate governance. In this podcast episode we […]

Intro.(1:22) - Start of interview.(1:51) - Jeff's "origin story". He grew up in Dayton, Ohio. He went to Carnegie Mellon University for undergrad "to study engineering and play football." He graduated with electrical and computer engineering degrees, and took off to Silicon Valley. He first worked in the semiconductor industry with Altera. He later got into financial services, first with Gehrson Lehrman Group, then with SecondMarket (early player in the secondary markets for private shares, later acquired by Nasdaq) and Owler (crowdsourcing data on private companies). He joined Nasdaq in 2014 to help launch the Nasdaq Private Market. In 2016 he got promoted to run the listings team for Nasdaq in the west coast.(4:39) - Jeff's take on Nasdaq's role and vision: "In the last 5-6 years our approach has been to create a lifecycle approach to supporting our corporate clients: 1) Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center (early stage), 2) Nasdaq Private Market (as companies scale and need to provide liquidity to their shareholders), 3) Listings Business (for companies going public), 4) Once companies are public, we offer a number of products and services to empower their IR, corporate governance and ESG disclosure practices." Beyond this work with corporate clients, Nasdaq also operates exchanges in the US and EU, it has an investment intelligence business (indexes, sell market data) and it's a technology provider to capital markets (including market surveillance technology, AML/KYC solutions, and others).(7:38) - Jeff's take on growth of IPOs during the pandemic (~250 operating companies have gone public in Nasdaq this year) and SPACs (there have been 495 IPOs in 2021 raising ~$138bn). "As a private company you've never had more options and better access to capital and liquidity." Private companies can raise: 1) Late stage venture capital rounds ("there seems to be $100m rounds everyday"), 2) IPOs, 3) SPACs and 4) Direct listings.(10:13) - His take on the impact of government actions on the economy (and how they impact markets). The acceleration of digital transformation during COVID-19.(12:39) - His take on the Nasdaq Private Market (facilitated ~$36 billion in transaction volume for ~500+ private companies) and why they decided to spin-off NPM as s stand-alone company, receiving investments from a group of banks including Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and SVB Financial Group.(16:05) - The "stay private or go public" decision per Jeff: "It all boils down to the company's goals and objectives in different phases of its lifecycle." Companies go public for a variety of reasons, but some of the primary ones are: 1) to raise capital, 2) to provide liquidity, 3) brand enhancement (prestige) of being a  public company, and 4) to leverage its equity as an acquisition currency.(18:53) - His take on regulatory pressures on private markets (particularly from the SEC, as explained by Commissioner Lee's speech on "Going Dark" and problematic aspects of private markets).(23:24) - On the rise of retail investing and "meme stocks". Zero commissions took down the cost of trading, it made trading more accessible to people. The advent and impact of social media (from social message boards to Reddit). The dissemination of information has changed the nature of trading. The SEC report on equity and options market structure conditions (October 2021).(26:08) - On growth of ESG. "It all starts with the generational shift that is going on, from Baby Boomers to Millennials." "The new generation thinks beyond the bottom line." "People and investors are focusing on non-financial metrics for public companies (more and better disclosures)."(29:52) - History and nature of Nasdaq's Boardroom Diversity Rule (approved by the SEC on August 6, 2021). Standard disclosure matrix and minimum diversity standards (gender and minorities) with long phaseout periods. "We received 200+ comment letters to the rule, 80% was positive. From the 20% that was negative comments, 10% said that we shouldn't implement the rule, and the other 10% said we didn't go far enough."(34:10) - His take on crypto and blockchain technology. "We were thrilled to welcome Coinbase to Nasdaq via their direct listing." "It's really an interesting and dynamic time for the crypto markets." "It's still early innings in terms of the regulatory framework (from SEC and CFTC)." (36:16) - His favorite books:How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie (1936)Genius Makers by Cade Metz (2021)(37:05) - His mentor Bruce Aust (retired Vice Chairman of Nasdaq)(38:29) - On Nasdaq's approach to technology in the boardroom: their board portal Nasdaq Boardvantage, critical for security. The Nasdaq Center for Board Excellence "offers the latest governance insights and actionable intelligence for board members and executives (board evaluations and questionnaires". The topic of ESG is very relevant for boards, and they have an advisory team that consults with boards on ESG, Nasdaq OneReport (to simplify the process of ESG data capture, engagement, oversight, and disclosure).(40:05) - An unusual or absurd habit that he loves: From the book Extreme Ownership (Jocko Willing and Leif Babin): "The first thing I do in the morning is to make my bed." This way everyday you start by accomplishing something.Jeff Thomas is a Senior Vice President of Nasdaq's Corporate Services business unit. Based in San Francisco, Jeff oversees Nasdaq's new Listings and Capital Markets businesses. He also oversees business development and relationship management for Nasdaq's listed companies and Investor Relations Solutions' clients in the Western United States. Previously, he served as President of Liquidity Solutions at Nasdaq Private Market, where he worked closely with private companies to help them provide shareholder liquidity prior to an IPO. If you like this show, please consider subscribing, leaving a review or sharing this podcast on social media. __ You can follow Evan on social media at:Twitter @evanepsteinLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/epsteinevan/ Substack https://evanepstein.substack.com/Music/Soundtrack (found via Free Music Archive): Seeing The Future by Dexter Britain is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

A great company or organisation needs a great board. Kieran Moynihan, CEO of Board Excellence explains that to have a great board you need good governance, a strong chair and the right mix of independently minded non executive directors who are willing to challenge, ask the right questions and provide real support and direction to the executive team. A typical dangerous scenario is when a Chief Executive overpowers the board and there is no oversight. I talk about this and much more in this big conversation with Kieran. Enjoy the show! This show has been brought to you by Fuzion Communications, a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. The show is produced by Greg Canty Greg's blog Greg on Twitter  Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests: greg@fuzion.ie     

A wide range of perspectives in the boardroom is critical to effective corporate governance. Multiple views on the possible outcomes of any action makes for a decision-making process that is more likely to take into account the various risks, consequences and implications of possible actions. Progress has been made in recent years and for example gender diversity has increased. We now see a shift and realisation that diversity is more complex and what really is needed is to go beyond the labels and achieve cognitive diversity. In this podcast I am delighted to talk with Stephen Page Head of the EMEA Board Engagement at the NASDAQ Centre for Board Excellence about Board Performance & Cognitive Diversity in the Boardroom.Stephen is is Head of EMEA Board Engagement, Nasdaq Center for Board Excellence. He has been a Fellow of the Chartered Governance Institute for over 25 years. During his career, Stephen has acted as director, corporate secretary, head of legal, and independent advisor for many UK and non-UK public and private companies, including professional service firms, multinationals and a UK development capital concern. Stephen established his own successful corporate compliance services business in the early 2000s, which was eventually sold to a Hong Kong Bank. In recent years, Stephen has spoken on many governance topics at a number of international conferences.Our mission at Better Boards is to contribute to creating better boards. We do this by providing clients with an evidence-based approach for board evaluations and board development programmes. To fulfill our mission, we give a voice to all who are care about creating better boards. Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, I speak with insiders that have a seat on the table and those that provide professional services about topics that rank high on the agenda of boards.How can we help you and your board to become more effective? We at Better Boards are always delighted to hear from you. Get in touch. You can best reach us on info@better-boards.com. 

In this episode, we continue our conversation with Byron Loflin who is the founder of the Center for Board Excellence (CBE) and is the architect of CBE’s unique board assessment and advisory platform. Byron is recognized in the governance community for developing unique products that address board dynamics, corporate culture, accountability, and performance. His experience and expertise are in the design and administration of assessments and advising board chairs, boards, committees, directors and executive management in a full range of corporate governance matters including strategic alignment, best practices, board refreshment, diversity, structures, and corporate planning.  He and his team have performed several hundred third-party board, committee, peer and CEO self-assessments for organizations of all structures and sizes. Byron is a graduate of Harvard Business School (OPM) and James Madison University (BA). He is a member of the Society for Corporate Governance, Institute of Directors (UK), and the National Association of Corporate Directors

In this episode, we interview Byron Loflin who is the founder of the Center for Board Excellence (CBE) and is the architect of CBE’s unique board assessment and advisory platform. Byron is recognized in the governance community for developing unique products that address board dynamics, corporate culture, accountability, and performance. His experience and expertise are in the design and administration of assessments and advising board chairs, boards, committees, directors and executive management in a full range of corporate governance matters including strategic alignment, best practices, board refreshment, diversity, structures, and corporate planning.  He and his team have performed several hundred third-party board, committee, peer and CEO self-assessments for organizations of all structures and sizes. Byron is a graduate of Harvard Business School (OPM) and James Madison University (BA). He is a member of the Society for Corporate Governance, Institute of Directors (UK), and the National Association of Corporate Directors.  

Byron Loflin, founder of the Center for Board Excellence, joins the team this week, helping us get a handle on the importance of good governance within our organizations. He shares with us his views on why governance is core to servant leadership and promotes healthy, humble accountability that provides a stable runway for your organization’s success. Even early stage firms can benefit greatly from a modestly sized board (3 plus the entrepreneur). Thoughts on how unanimous boards may actually be a sign that the board isn’t providing the robust thinking needed, how they should provide credible challenge and constructive dissent are all topics the team works through to help provide a framework on selecting and maintaining a board that will contribute to the success of your business or organization. And yes, we even broach the subject of how this is too often the least favorite part of the entrepreneur’s job with all giving pointers on how to balance the tension between stewardship and control. A great deal of light is shed on how to take advantage of the very Christian concept of community and fellowship to help provide wise stewardship to an endeavor with this week’s topic of governance. We love to hear about some of your best board and other type governance experiences at faithdrivenentrepreneur.org. Your story helps us in the building of our own! Useful Links: Center for Board Excellence We also have a very brief survey we’d love for you to take that will help us shape the direction and future of the FDE podcast. As always, we love taking your questions and hearing your comments. Feel free to submit your thoughts in general here.

In the January 2019 Accountancy Ireland Podcast, we consider what the future of work might hold for organisations and their people. We speak to Kevin Empey from WorkMatters, John Fitzgerald from Harmonics Group and Kieran Moynihan from Board Excellence about what the future of work will mean for your career.

In the January 2019 Accountancy Ireland Podcast, we consider what the future of work might hold for organisations and their people. We speak to Kevin Empey from WorkMatters, John Fitzgerald from Harmonics Group and Kieran Moynihan from Board Excellence about what the future of work will mean for your career.

This week on the award winning Red Business Show is one of Ireland’s leading businessmen, Jerry Kennelly who in 1996 launched photo business Stockbyte, which he later sold to Getty Images for €113 million. Also joining Jonathan Healy this week is Kieran Moynihan of Board Excellence, giving his insight into company boards. Check out the latest podcast here:

No trustee joins a board to fail, yet many fall short of what is needed. Using a “Board Fundamentals Checklist,” attendees discuss strategies to maximize board effectiveness, covering structures, processes, and attitudes. Presenters include directors using the checklist to strengthen their boards. Download at: http://resource.aaslh.org/view/achieving-board-excellence/